Algerian boxer Imane Khelif gained widespread attention during the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she won the gold medal in the women’s 66kg boxing category. Many questioned her eligibility, with some labeling her as biologically male. Months after the Games concluded, the controversy intensified when a leaked medical report suggested Khelif possesses male biological characteristics.
Leaked Report Reveals Khelif’s Biological Profile Sparks Debate
According to a leaked report obtained by French journalist Djaffar Ait Aoudia, Khelif reportedly has XY chromosomes, internal testicles, and a condition called 5-alpha reductase deficiency, which impacts sexual development. The report, allegedly prepared by experts at the Kremlin-Bicetre Hospital in Paris and Mohamed Lamine Debaghine Hospital in Algiers, highlighted Khelif’s lack of a uterus and described traits including a micropenis resembling an enlarged clitoris. These findings have reignited debate over her participation in the women’s division.
Former Cricketer Harbhajan Singh Calls for Revocation of Khelif’s Gold Medal
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh joined the conversation on social media, tagging Olympic officials and urging them to revoke Khelif’s gold medal in light of the new medical revelations.
Khelif’s Case Used in US Political Debate Over Gender in Sports
The controversy even reached U.S. political circles, with presidential candidate Donald Trump referencing Khelif’s case in a campaign ad critiquing the Biden-Harris administration’s stance on gender policies in sports.
